Bachelor's+2% vs national median145 grads tracked
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at George Mason University
Ranked 55th of 160 bachelor's programs in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$41,244
middle 50%: $26,411 – $57,220
Median · 5 years out
$63,681
middle 50%: $48,213 – $78,625
Median · 10 years out
$84,083
middle 50%: $61,003 – $109,654
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences graduates see rapid income growth, starting at $41k. Median earnings climb to $64k by year five and hit $84k by year ten.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
6.7 yrs
≈ $7,854 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Michigan
$64,159 · 5 yrs out
Lamar University
$64,085 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
$64,036 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$63,991 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$63,874 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Kansas City
$63,874 · 5 yrs out
Georgia State University
$63,496 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Connecticut State University
$63,467 · 5 yrs out
Southern Connecticut State University
$63,411 · 5 yrs out
City College of New York - CUNY
$63,240 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama
$63,119 · 5 yrs out
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
$63,044 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at George Mason University
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$183,592 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$158,478 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,304 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$137,848 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$137,668 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$134,767 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$134,767 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Doctorate)
$130,148 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Doctorate)
$127,509 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,951 · 5 yrs out
Natural Resources and Conservation (Doctorate)
$122,445 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Master's)
$121,298 · 5 yrs out